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beeroh · 09-12-2003, 02:13 PM

How do you clean chrome with surface rust?

Jonboy · 09-12-2003, 02:19 PM

I would try 0000 steel wool. That is the finest you can get.

beeroh · 09-12-2003, 02:21 PM

a few people I spoke to mentioned Brillo pads,
I don't do anything untill I am for sure,
would hate to scratch up my wheels.

78SilveradoSWB · 09-12-2003, 02:36 PM

I have used SOS pads with much sucess.

gldevall · 09-12-2003, 02:47 PM

I'll 2nd the brillo.

71-longbed · 09-12-2003, 02:48 PM

like jonboy said 0000 fine steel wool ....you can get a big bundle of it at walmart for a few buck .... i use that will alittle wd-40 ....then i dry and polish it

beeroh · 09-12-2003, 02:48 PM

im going out to get some brillo
brb

79BIG10 · 09-12-2003, 05:06 PM

If it's really think go to a paint department of a Home Depot and grab some Naval Jelly. Works great on bumpers.

67_SS396 · 09-12-2003, 06:43 PM

If you use the brillo or steel wool, I hightly suggest you use wd-40 or another lubricant so you don't risk scratching the wheel. I used brillo and WD on my Torque thrusts and they turned out very nicely.

RiverCityChevy · 09-12-2003, 11:01 PM

get a really big evil grinder and some extra rough sanding discs and go at it...er...oh you said save it not sand it...lol, nevermind
...Jim, (j/k)

hrc200x · 09-12-2003, 11:56 PM

I think I read in a old pedersons 4x4 mag that someone sprayed windex on the chrome and rubbed it with tinfoil? Havn't tried it.

**N2TRUX** · 09-13-2003, 12:44 AM

Ok, lets clear some things up. Chrome is a hard metal, but it's not kryptonite. It can and will get scratches if you use anything that is harder than it is, or sharp enough to cut in to it.

DO NOT use any harsh abrasive, or you WILL scratch it up. If the rust really is just on the surface, chrome poilish on a damp cloth will go a long way. Don't grind on it, just gentle rubbing should clean it off.

If the rust has penetrated the chrome surface, then a bit of Naval jelly will go a little deeper. If it has gone this far, it will never clean up completely.

Rinse it clean when you are through, and put a coat of wax on to seal the surface...

beeroh · 09-13-2003, 01:33 AM

sounds like good advice,

thanks for all the replies

Slammed '87 · 09-13-2003, 04:59 AM

Turtle Wax "chrome polish" works everytime!, i made a 26 y/o front bumper look almost, and i mean really close to brand new!!!

beeroh · 09-14-2003, 11:15 PM

used SOS pads on my rusted chrome, and WOW...

What a difference, looks brand new and not a scratch..

I have lots of pits in my rims

thanks for all the advice you guys

Lynx · 09-15-2003, 12:59 AM

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Turtle Wax "chrome polish" works everytime!, i made a 26 y/o front bumper look almost, and i mean really close to brand new!!!

HERE HERE!! I love that stuff, works every time, and looks great! i would never come near any show surface with steel wool or an SOS pad!

Ben

bagged81 · 09-15-2003, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slammed '87
Turtle Wax "chrome polish" works everytime!, i made a 26 y/o front bumper look almost, and i mean really close to brand new!!!

Did you just use the chrome polish and a soft rag?

Slammed '87 · 09-15-2003, 04:58 PM

Yup thats all there is to it. Also what i have done before, if you have water spots and minor rust, lime away and CLR work well too!. If you decide to use these cleaners, i would use on a spot otta site just in case it tarnish's or something.

09-12-2003, 02:13 PM	#1
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Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I would try 0000 steel wool. That is the finest you can get. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	a few people I spoke to mentioned Brillo pads, I don't do anything untill I am for sure, would hate to scratch up my wheels. __________________ 84 Silverado,

09-12-2003, 02:36 PM	#4
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09-12-2003, 02:47 PM	#5
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09-12-2003, 02:48 PM	#6
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09-12-2003, 05:06 PM	#8
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09-12-2003, 06:43 PM	#9
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	If you use the brillo or steel wool, I hightly suggest you use wd-40 or another lubricant so you don't risk scratching the wheel. I used brillo and WD on my Torque thrusts and they turned out very nicely. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

09-12-2003, 11:01 PM	#10
RiverCityChevy You want it when??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years. Posts: 144	get a really big evil grinder and some extra rough sanding discs and go at it...er...oh you said save it not sand it...lol, nevermind ...Jim, (j/k) __________________ RiverCityChevy The more Hondas I see the more I love my Chevy Truck. If you're not out front the view never changes.

09-12-2003, 11:56 PM	#11
hrc200x Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	I think I read in a old pedersons 4x4 mag that someone sprayed windex on the chrome and rubbed it with tinfoil? Havn't tried it. __________________ '75 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 3" lifted gas tanks, '83 cab, '88 clip, 35" cooper tires, American Racing Baja rims, 350, 700r4, 208.

09-13-2003, 12:44 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Ok, lets clear some things up. Chrome is a hard metal, but it's not kryptonite. It can and will get scratches if you use anything that is harder than it is, or sharp enough to cut in to it. DO NOT use any harsh abrasive, or you WILL scratch it up. If the rust really is just on the surface, chrome poilish on a damp cloth will go a long way. Don't grind on it, just gentle rubbing should clean it off. If the rust has penetrated the chrome surface, then a bit of Naval jelly will go a little deeper. If it has gone this far, it will never clean up completely. Rinse it clean when you are through, and put a coat of wax on to seal the surface... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-13-2003, 01:33 AM	#13
beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	sounds like good advice, thanks for all the replies __________________ 84 Silverado,

09-13-2003, 04:59 AM	#14
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Turtle Wax "chrome polish" works everytime!, i made a 26 y/o front bumper look almost, and i mean really close to brand new!!! __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

09-14-2003, 11:15 PM	#15
beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	used SOS pads on my rusted chrome, and WOW... What a difference, looks brand new and not a scratch.. I have lots of pits in my rims thanks for all the advice you guys __________________ 84 Silverado,



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09-15-2003, 04:58 PM	#18
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Yup thats all there is to it. Also what i have done before, if you have water spots and minor rust, lime away and CLR work well too!. If you decide to use these cleaners, i would use on a spot otta site just in case it tarnish's or something. __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

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